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Originally Posted by UA Fan
(Post 16376622)
How many hours before departure? 2 or 2.5?
My biggest "feasible want" (ones that I actually think have a chance of joining) would be the Virgin Airlines (Atlantic, Australia, and maybe even America)--they would definitely be a great addition to Skyteam. As well as MH. Although EK would be nice too. :D |
Originally Posted by jimrpa
(Post 16377246)
I still can't figure out why Delta hasn't picked up RyanAir as a SkyMiles award partner. Probably because Delta figures that RyanAir is too premium for Delta customers :rolleyes:
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Any interest in S4?
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Originally Posted by N830MH
(Post 16377468)
Actually, AI is expect to joins into Star Alliance sometimes in July 2011.
You can lookup on airlines code and here it is: http://www.avrefdesk.com/two_letter_airline_codes.htm |
9W is good for the subcontinent.
MH is as good for the Pacific rim option. The virgin group will patch some holes to Australia but not NZ. Any One of the gulf carriers will make it work well. Given Dubai's cash problems, the Abu Dhabi one may be more stable over the long term. |
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Originally Posted by ffI
(Post 16382482)
9W is good for the subcontinent.
MH is as good for the Pacific rim option. The virgin group will patch some holes to Australia but not NZ. Any One of the gulf carriers will make it work well. Given Dubai's cash problems, the Abu Dhabi one may be more stable over the long term. Speaking of SV, I suppose I should write up the first segment of my TR on SV J, LHR-RUH. |
Originally Posted by mtkeller
(Post 16388076)
But SkyTeam has already invited a Gulf carrier in the form of SV. Oh, wait, did you mean one of the respected Gulf carriers?
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Bangkok Airways, Hong Kong Airways, Porter Airlines and the entire Virgin group (more so Virgin Atlantic and Australia and less so Virgin America and Air Nigeria)
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Originally Posted by bcapehart
(Post 16388633)
Yeah, it seems that ST doesn't make good choices in who it entrains into it. That or you have airlines that are joining the alliance to give themselves a boot in the fanny to up their standard or so they can lean on the better carriers among them (you pick).
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Originally Posted by Yaatri
(Post 16408258)
SV for a partner is a joke. So is MEA. The last time I heard of MEA was about 4 decades ago. Father of one my friends in school was stationed in Beirut.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_...s_destinations |
Originally Posted by danimal226
(Post 16405479)
Bangkok Airways, Hong Kong Airways, Porter Airlines and the entire Virgin group (more so Virgin Atlantic and Australia and less so Virgin America and Air Nigeria)
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Originally Posted by DLNYC
(Post 16408858)
I wouldn't quite say that. It all depends on you travel patterns. Not unusual to see MEA throughout Europe.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Middle_...s_destinations |
Originally Posted by Yaatri
(Post 16410056)
Yes, your travel patterns do make a difference. I will avoid Saudia to the best of my ability. I can assure you that no alcohol policy is not the primary reason.
Trip report coming, but even in J, I would prefer never to fly them again. Alas, I do hope to get a chance to return to KSA, and since my invitation comes from a university (i.e., the government), I don't get a choice in the matter. |
Air India.
(as I believe they could not make it for the July 31 deadline, so... Star Alliance would not accept Air India and go with Jet Airways instead... SkyTeam is left with the only choice which is Air India) |
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